Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 9:05AM EDT until August 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 6:05am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Beaufort County in eastern North Carolina...
Craven County in eastern North Carolina...
Northeastern Lenoir County in eastern North Carolina...
Pamlico County in eastern North Carolina...
Southeastern Pitt County in eastern North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 905 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Bern, Ayden, Grifton, Blounts Creek, Vanceboro, Cayton,
Askins, Calico, Shelmerdine, Lowland, Fort Barnwell, Florence,
Jasper, Tuscarora, Cox Crossroads, Edward, Olympia and Bonnerton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Beaufort, NC; Craven, NC; Lenoir, NC; Pamlico, NC; Pitt, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov